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Much of Caribbean Remains Unscathed and Open for Business

The Caribbean is hardly off-limits as a result of Hurricane Irma. While several islands bore the brunt of the storm, others were more fortunate and are welcoming displaced guests and groups.

Ovation Vacations experienced $18 million in displaced business due to Irma, mostly from St. Barts and Anguilla, according to agency president Zack Ezon. "The good news is that most of the Caribbean came out of Irma unscathed," he noted. "We have placed nearly $1 million this week in business to alternative Caribbean destinations." Among properties that have received diverted business are:

For the latest developments, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's Hurricane Information Hub serves as a valuable resource, with island-by-island updates.

"Our advice to clients has been to wait until the end of this week to see where things fall after further investigation," said Ezron. "Indeed, as you know, the situation is still very raw with so many of our dear friends without water or electricity. Some of the philanthropic efforts we have heard are heartwarming, and we are working on our own philanthropic investigation, as so many people want to help but are unsure how."